Definition of "Float" :

noun: an air-filled sac near the spinal column in many fishes that helps maintain buoyancy

noun: something that floats on the surface of water

noun: a hand tool with a flat face used for smoothing and finishing the surface of plaster or cement or stucco

noun: an elaborate display mounted on a platform carried by a truck (or pulled by a truck) in a procession or parade

noun: a drink with ice cream floating in it

noun: the number of shares outstanding and available for trading by the public

noun: the time interval between the deposit of a check in a bank and its payment

verb: convert from a fixed point notation to a floating point notation

"Float data."

verb: allow (currencies) to fluctuate

"The government floated the ruble for a few months."

verb: make the surface of level or smooth

"Float the plaster."

verb: put into the water

"Float a ship."

verb: move lightly, as if suspended

"The dancer floated across the stage."

verb: set afloat

"He floated the logs down the river."

verb: be in motion due to some air or water current

verb: be afloat either on or below a liquid surface and not sink to the bottom

verb: circulate or discuss tentatively; test the waters with

"The Republicans are floating the idea of a tax reform."